The Malayalam film industry has a diverse lineup for April and May 2026, featuring massive multi-starrers like and highly anticipated sequels such as Drishyam 3 . Recent April 2026 Releases Madhuvidhu (Released: April 23) Cast: Sharaf U Dheen, Kalyani Panicker
A gritty action film featuring Antony Varghese, focusing on intense cartel conflicts. Emerging Trends
: Touted as the most expensive Malayalam film ever made, this fantasy-thriller starring Jayasurya and Anushka Shetty is one of the most anticipated projects in Indian cinema. malayalam new movies list
Frequently streams major Malayalam action and thriller movies.
| Movie | Budget | Worldwide Gross | Verdict | |-------|--------|----------------|---------| | Manjummel Boys | ₹20 Cr | ₹240+ Cr | All Time Blockbuster | | Aavesham | ₹30 Cr | ₹150+ Cr | Super Hit | | Varshangalkku Shesham | ₹25 Cr | ₹85 Cr | Hit | | Jai Ganesh | ₹8 Cr | ₹12 Cr | Average | The Malayalam film industry has a diverse lineup
Three films have locked in release dates for the Onam festival season, turning it into an epic box office clash:
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Many new Malayalam movies are now premiering directly on digital platforms. Here is the for OTT:
He scrolled past the first few entries. Big-budget actioners with pan-Indian appeal. "Too generic," he muttered. "The Kerala audience smells marketing from a mile away. They want substance." Big-budget actioners with pan-Indian appeal
(Sources: Koimoi, News18, OTTPlay, Gadgets360, et al.)